Park Studies Laboratory

Publications

Books

Manning, R. 2011. Studies in Outdoor Recreation: Search and Research for Satisfaction (3rd Edition). Corvallis: Oregon State University Press. For ordering information, contact Oregon State University Press.

Manning, R. 2009. Parks and People: Research to Support Management of Outdoor Recreation at Acadia National Park. Lebanon, New Hampshire: University Press of New England. For ordering information, contact University Press of New England.

Book Chapters

Manning, R. 2011. Indicators and Standards in Parks and Outdoor Recreation. In Quality of LIfe and Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. Netherlands: Springer, pp. 11-22. (pdf)

Manning, R. 2005. The Limits of Tourism in Parks and Protected Areas: Managing Carrying Capacity in the U.S. National Parks. Taking Tourism to the Limits: Issues, Concepts and Management Perspectives. New York: Pergamon Press, pp. 129-139. (pdf)

Manning, R., and D. Krymkowski. 2010. Standards of Quality for Parks and Protected Areas: Applying Normative Theory and Methods in the U.S. National Parks. International Journal of Sociology. 40(3): 11-29. (pdf)

Manning, R., P.Newman, K. Fristrup, D. Stack, and E. Pilcher. 2009/2010. A Program of Research to Support Management of Visitor-Caused Noise at Muir Woods National Monument. Park Science, 26(3):1-6. (pdf)

Lawson, S., R. Itami, R. Gimblett, and R. Manning. 2006. Benefits and Challenges of Computer Simulation Modeling of Backcountry Recreation Use in the Desolation Lake Area of the John Muir Wilderness. Journal of Leisure Research. 38:187-203. (pdf)

Minteer, B. and R. Manning. 2005. An Appraisal of the Critique of Anthropocentrism and Three Lesser Known Themes in Lynne White's "The Historical Roots of Our Ecologic Crisis." Organization and Environment. 18: 163-176. (pdf)

Kyle, G., A. Graefe, R. Manning, and J. Bacon. 2003. An Examination of the Relationship Between Leisure Activity Involvement and Place Attachment Among Hikers Along the Appalachian Trail. Journal of Leisure Research 35(3):249-273. (pdf)

Lawson, S. and R. Manning. 2003. Research to Inform Management of Wilderness Camping at Isle Royale National Park: Part I Descriptive Research. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 21(3): 22-42. (pdf)

Manning, R., W. Valliere, B. Wang, S. Lawson, and P. Newman. 2003. Estimating Day Use Social Carrying Capacity in Yosemite National Park. Leisure: The Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies. (pdf)

Manning, R. 2003. Emerging Principles for Using Information and Education for Wilderness Management. International Journal of Wilderness. 9:20-27, 12. (pdf)

Manning, R. 2003. What to Do About Crowding and Solitude in Parks and Wilderness? A Reply to Stewart and Cole. Journal of Leisure Research 35:107-118. (pdf)

Davenport, M., W. Borrie, W. Freimund, and R. Manning. 2002. Assessing the Relationship Between Desired Experiences and Support for Management Actions at Yellowstone National Park Using Multiple Methods. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 20(3):51-64. (pdf)

Jacobi, C. and R. Manning. 1999. Crowding and Conflict on the Carriage Roads of Acadia
National Park: An Application of the Visitor Experience and Resource Protection Framework. Park Science, 19(2):22-26. (pdf)